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CARE

Keep the player dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the player only in normal temperature environments. Handle the player carefully; do not drop it. Keep the player away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.

Caution: You might permanently damage your speakers by cleaning them with a vacuum cleaner. Use a feather duster or a soft loose cloth instead.

Important: Before transporting the player, remove the disc from the CD tray.

SERVICE AND REPAIR

If your player is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. To locate your nearest RadioShack, use the store locator feature on RadioShack's website (www.radioshack.com), or call 1-800-The Shack (843-7422) and follow the menu options. Modifying or tampering with the player's internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it.

CLEANING DISCS

•A defective or soiled disc can cause sound to drop out during playback.

•Handle the disc by holding its inner and outer edges.

•Do not touch the surface of the unlabeled side of the disc.

•Do not stick paper or tape on the surface.

•Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or excessive heat.

•Clean the disc before playback. Wipe the disc from the center outward with a cleaning cloth.

•Do not use solvents such as benzine or alcohol to clean the disc.

•Do not use irregularly shape discs (example: heart shaped, octagonal, etc.). They may cause malfunctions.

CLEANING THE VIDEO HEADS

Dirty video heads can cause the playback picture to become blurred even though the audio signal is clear. Video head cleaning kits are available from your local RadioShack store. Clean the heads only when picture quality is affected.

Serious problems require cleaning by a trained technician. For more head cleaning information, contact your local RadioShack store.

STORING VIDEO CASSETTES

Unless you are making an automatic timer recording, eject and store the cassette before you turn off the VCR. This helps protect the cassette and the VCR's internal mechanisms.

Place your video cassettes in their protective boxes and store them in a cool, dry, dust-free environment. Store the cassettes on end, not on their sides, to prevent improper setting of the cassette's spools.

Note: Tape can become wound too tightly around a cassette's spools after playing it many times. This can make the cassette load improperly and eject automatically when you insert it. On most cassettes there is a brake-release plunger on the bottom center of the cassette. Use the tip of a pen or pencil to press the plunger. This loosens the tape.

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